Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, talks to IndyCar driver Graham Rahal and his girlfriend, Courtney Force (R) during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

2nd Place Car 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Nationwide Chevrolet with a time of 46.665 & speed of 192.864mph. Dale Earnhardt Jr. posted his 1st Top 10 start of 2017 and his 23rd in 35 races at Daytona International Speedway. This makes it a Hendrick Motorsports front row for the 59th Annual Daytona 500 based on no unapproved changes & no use of back-up car. 3rd Place Car 2 Brad Keselowski Miller Lite Ford with a time of 46.707 & speed of 192.691. Brad Keselowski posted his 3rd Top 10 start at Daytona International Speedway. Ty Dillon (12th) was the fastest qualifying rookie.

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Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 TaxAct Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida.